Eating Meat for a Nursing Woman on a Fast Day

Question

Is a fully nursing woman who eats on the Fast of Gedaliah allowed to eat meat?

Answer

Shalom and a good year! If she needs the meat for strength or to increase lactation, it is permitted. If not, she should refrain from indulging during the fast.

Source

Mishnah Berurah, Chapter 550, subsection 5

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